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Private Edwin Bavister joined the 25th Battalion of the Australian Infantry on 28 December 1915 and was killed in action in France on 18 July 1918. His memorial is at the war cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France. He was a grocer at Dinmore and 25 years old when he died.

Private Edwin Bavister joined the 25th Battalion of the Australian Infantry on 28 December 1915 and was killed in action in France on 18 July 1918. His memorial is at the war cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France. He was a grocer at Dinmore and 25 years old when he died.
Malaya. 1941. Group portrait of three nursing sisters of 2/4th Casualty Clearing Station (2/4 CCS), 8th Australian Division. Left to right: Sister D. S. Gardam, who survived the sinking of the Vyner Brooke, was taken prisoner by the Japanese and died later in captivity in April 1945, Sister E. M. Hannah, also a survivor from the Vyner Brooke and the only surviving nurse of the 2/4 CCS, and, Matron I. Drummond, who, after surviving the sinking of the Vyner Brooke was among those massacred by the Japanese on the foreshore of Banka Island, Sumatra on 1942-02-16.

Malaya. 1941. Group portrait of three nursing sisters of 2/4th Casualty Clearing Station (2/4 CCS), 8th Australian Division. Left to right: Sister D. S. Gardam, who survived the sinking of the Vyner Brooke, was taken prisoner by the Japanese and died later in captivity in April 1945, Sister E. M. Hannah, also a survivor from the Vyner Brooke and the only surviving nurse of the 2/4 CCS, and, Matron I. Drummond, who, after surviving the sinking of the Vyner Brooke was among those massacred by the Japanese on the foreshore of Banka Island, Sumatra on 1942-02-16.
Australians prepare for an attack near Bullecourt, France, May 1917.

Australians prepare for an attack near Bullecourt, France, May 1917. [AWM E00454]
Standing: Capt P Samson, Lieut Richard Harry Sampson, Q R Serg't Harry Percy Sampson. Sitting: RSM Harry Wills Sampson, Capt. Richard Sampson, RQM Serg't Frederick Sampson.

Standing: Capt P Samson, Lieut Richard Harry Sampson, Q R Serg't Harry Percy Sampson. Sitting: RSM Harry Wills Sampson, Capt. Richard Sampson, RQM Serg't Frederick Sampson.
657 St Elmo Rupert CORBETT - Prior to departure HMAT Hororata

657 St Elmo Rupert CORBETT - Prior to departure HMAT Hororata
A Centurion tank in position behind a protective bund at FSB Balmoral

A Centurion tank in position behind a protective bund at FSB Balmoral
Edward Hewlett's Certificate of Discharge - reverse

Edward Hewlett's Certificate of Discharge - reverse
Corporal Phil Davey, VC, MM. He won the 10th Battalion's third Victoria Cross at Merris, northern France, on 28th June 1918. He destroyed a machine gun that that moments before inflicted casualties on other 10th Battalion colleagues in a neighbouring platoon, including Platoon Commander Lieutenant Jack McInerney.

Corporal Phil Davey, VC, MM. He won the 10th Battalion's third Victoria Cross at Merris, northern France, on 28th June 1918. He destroyed a machine gun that that moments before inflicted casualties on other 10th Battalion colleagues in a neighbouring platoon, including Platoon Commander Lieutenant Jack McInerney.
Commemorative Medallion which together with a Commemorative Scroll, were presented to the families of the Fallen

Commemorative Medallion which together with a Commemorative Scroll, were presented to the families of the Fallen
Flight Sergeant APPLEDORE F.H. Nowra Cemetery

Flight Sergeant APPLEDORE F.H. Nowra Cemetery
Maurice Hill served in the Army 1942-46
463-squadron Lancaster 'S for Sugar' bombing-up at RAF Waddington. The large cylindrical bomb is an 8,000lb 'blockbuster' a larger version of the 4,000ln 'Cookie'.

463-squadron Lancaster 'S for Sugar' bombing-up at RAF Waddington. The large cylindrical bomb is an 8,000lb 'blockbuster' a larger version of the 4,000ln 'Cookie'.
David Taylor's grave alongside his comrades from the 32 Squadron Hudson A16-201

David Taylor's grave alongside his comrades from the 32 Squadron Hudson A16-201
A photograph taken during the first and largest Japanese air raid of the war on Darwin. The ammunition ship MV Neptuna explodes in the background after a direct hit. The corvette HMAS Deloraine rides at anchor in the foreground and remained unharmed.

A photograph taken during the first and largest Japanese air raid of the war on Darwin. The ammunition ship MV Neptuna explodes in the background after a direct hit. The corvette HMAS Deloraine rides at anchor in the foreground and remained unharmed.
Studio portrait of 4288 Private (Pte) Walter Edwin Trehearne, 50th Battalion from Minlaton, South Australia. A 22 year old storekeeper prior to enlisting on 24 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 13th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 11 January 1916 aboard HMAT Borda. On arrival in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion and deployed with them to France in June 1916. After being wounded in action on 16 August 1916, he was evacuated to England for medical treatment. On recovery, he rejoined the 50th Battalion in France on 19 December 1916. Pte Trehearne was killed in action at Noreuil on 2 April 1917 and buried in the Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France.
Soldiers studying the large contour map specially constructed between Petit Pont and Nieppe, constructed to give the troops a knowledge of the Messines battlefield, in preparation for the battle which commenced the following morning.
Roadsign indicating the Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension

Roadsign indicating the Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension
Studio portrait of 405605 Aircraftman Walter Henry Rose of Cloncurry, Qld.

Studio portrait of 405605 Aircraftman Walter Henry Rose of Cloncurry, Qld.
Map depicting the Battle for Greece, and key German axes of advance and key battles.

Map depicting the Battle for Greece, and key German axes of advance and key battles.
Discharge Certificate (original) Edward Hewlett, 43 Bn AIF - obverse

Discharge Certificate (original) Edward Hewlett, 43 Bn AIF - obverse
Oscar Baumans Medal Set: 1914/15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal

Oscar Baumann's medals: 194/15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal
1696 Private Milo James MORRISON 2nd Battalion

1696 Private Milo James MORRISON 2nd Battalion
430696 John Ewart "Jack" Norris 460 Sqn RAAF WW2

430696 John Ewart "Jack" Norris 460 Sqn RAAF WW2
A 38 Squadron CC-08 Caribou over the Great Australian Bight

A 38 Squadron CC-08 Caribou over the Great Australian Bight
Petty Officer Frank Davey RAN
'Australia Remembers' Plaque Clifford St / Sir DB Drive Brooklyn Park
A US C47 Dakota conducts a supply drop at Nauro Village. Supplies were free dropped and suffered high loss rates on impact, and being lost in trees and swamps, leading to an overestimation of supplies stockpiled forward. Mde worse when a Japanese air raid took out most of the available C47s at Port Moresby.
Colin Richardson at the controls of a Cessna Crane at Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, 1943
Colin Richardson at the controls of a Cessna Crane at Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, 1943
Memorial plaque for the crew of 630 Sqn Lancaster LE-Z tail number ND 949, lost near Foxleigh UK 9 April 1945
Theo Dodgson served in the Australian Labour Service Works Companies - 1943-46
Bernard Davey - died a Prisoner of Japan in Borneo Feb 1945
Len Davey served in the RAAF from 1940-1946
Jack Deacon enlisted into the Militia and then joined the RAAF
Ronald Custance RAAF 1944-45
AWM Roll of Honour

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1667310
An RAAF C-47 transport belonging to No. 35 Squadron RAAF. In addition to its squadron codes it is carrying a civil registration 'VH' tail number.
William Jury and his brother Gordon Jury Memorial Plaques Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Doug Raffen's Memorial Plaque Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Enlistment Photo
Enlistment photo
2nd/43rd Battalion Guard.- Mario 2nd from right
Mario Giovine and colleague
Mark Freeman
Frontal view of Les Clisby's Heinkel downed on 13th May 1940. He captured the crew at gunpoint after landing alongside.
Letter from VX25596 WO2 A.A. Fyfe CSM B Coy 2nd/3rd MG Bn advising Doug's mother of the circumstances of his death
Australia Remembers Plaque 1995 - John Boland Sir Donald Bradman Drive Washington Street HILTON
Australia Remembers Plaque 1995 - Leslie Dowling Sir Donald Bradman Drive Washington Street HILTON
Frederick William Flood

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